1960 Chevrolet Corvair Standard 2-Dr. Club Coupe
The revolutionary Corvair debuted in 1960 as Chevrolet's answer to the VW Beetle with its innovative rear-mounted, air-cooled flat-six engine.
00527W192458
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Club Coupe
Body
Willow Run, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1960 Chevrolet Corvair Standard
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 0 | 1960 |
| Model Code | 0527 | Corvair Standard |
| Plant Code | W | Willow Run, MI |
| Serial Number | 192458 | Unit #192458 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvair Standard
Year1960
Body Style2-Dr. Club Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantWillow Run, MI
Plant CodeW
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)
Specifications
Engine
CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke9.1 inches
Compression8
Horsepower80@4400
Displacement140.06
Rated HP27.34
Main Bearings4
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Torque125@2400
Cylinders6
Dimensions
Production14628
Weight2272
Wheelbase108
Height51.3
Length180
Rear Tread54
Width66.9
Drivetrain
AxleTransaxle
Transmission1.9
Rear Axle Ratio3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.55
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Reverse Ratio3.65
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.84
1st Gear Ratio3.22
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Tire Size6.5 x 13
Brakes
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Brake Drum Size9
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity11
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
CoolingAir cooled
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle with crossover
Battery12
Equipment
EquipmentPower steering, Power brakes, Air conditioning, Flightomatic automatic transmission, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, Heater and Defroster, Radio, Power seats
Colors
Exterior ColorsCascade Green Metallic, Crocus Cream, Ermine White, Horizon Blue Metallic, Jade Green Metallic, Lacquer, Roman Red, Royal Blue Metallic, Sateen Silver Metallic, Tasco Turquoise Metallic
Pricing
MSRP$1810.00
Other
B&s 3 3/8 & 2 39/64
Body
Seating5
Doors2
Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.